1. Bell Work 8-11-14 (Monday) In your notebook, label the top sheet “Week 2 Bell-work” and the date On page 1 of spiral write Essential Question 1:How do we classify the eight parts of speech? And follow these directions: Write each sentence and underline every noun in each sentence. 1. New Mexico achieved statehood in the early twentieth century. 2. Santa Fe is the capital of this southwestern state. *Note: A noun is a person, place, or thing.

2. Let’s see if you were right! 1. New Mexico achieved statehood in the early twentieth century. 2. Santa Fe is the capital of this southwestern state. 3. Why are the words ‘twentieth’ and ‘southwestern’ not a noun?

3. Word Wall List for this 1 st 9 weeks  You will have 4 Word Wall Tests this year in every class. Here is your English list for this 9 weeks. Your test over these 30 words will be on or around 9/23/14 (5-6 weeks away!)  Don’t have a melt down when you see these 30 words; have faith in me and know that I will get you where you need to be by 9/23/14.

4. Label your notebook paper 1 st 9 weeks Word Wall Words 1. Tangible – capable of being touched or felt 2. Disarming – removing or overcoming suspicion; inspiring confidence 3. Cultivated – refined or cultured in manner; proper 4. Amenity – something that adds to one’s comfort or confidence 5. Condone – to forgive or overlook 6. Imperative – absolutely necessary 7. Zealous – intensely enthusiastic 8. Uncanny –so remarkable that it seems supernatural 9. Rejuvenated-to make young again; restore to youthful vigor, appearance, etc. 10. Clamor – a noisy outburst; outcry 11. Stark – complete or utter; extreme 12. Pauper – a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity 13. Aghast – filled with shock and or horror 14. Inquisitive – curious; inquiring 15. Persistence – the act of refusing to stop or be changed 16. Chronic – continuing or lingering 17. Abstinence – self-restraint 18. Advocate – to speak in favor of, promote 19. Alienate – to make unfriendly or hostile 20.Delineate - to describe or explain something in detail 21.Interpret - to find the meaning of something 22.Distinguish - to recognize the differences between something 23.Enthralled-to captivate or charm 24.Nostalgic-a sentimental longing for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation. 25.Melancholy-a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual; depression. 26.Condescending-showing superior by talking down to someone in order to humiliate. 27.Empathetic- to be able to understand one's emotional state of mind. 28.Exhilarated-extremely excited and full of joy; animated. 29. Imprecate-to invoke evil on; to curse. 30.Inebriated-to become drunk

5. Read the paragraph and list any nouns you find ( you may work with a partner next to you.) Despite the blue sky and the greenery, the island does not seem welcoming. The jagged mountains seem in hospitable to human life, the shore seems too small to permit a safe landing, and a deep shadow falls across much of the island. These details combine to create a rather forbidding mood that contrasts with the calm blue sea and the puffy white clouds.

6. Exit Ticket 1. What is the definition of a noun? 2. List 5 nouns 3. Write a sentence using the word “Tangible” and underline any nouns in your sentence. *Remember you must be able to show me this before you may leave my room. You also get a 100 at the end of the week for having all of your bell-work, notes, and exit tickets for that week. You also get 5 extra credit points on your quiz for Friday!